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Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are among 10 areas in the final stages of agreeing new devolution arrangements, the Government has confirmed in its Autumn Budget. The proposed Mayoral Strategic Authority would give the area a new structure for devolved decision-making, with the Government aiming to extend devolution agreements across England by

Staffordshire businesses have been promised targeted support, backing for entrepreneurs and action on energy costs in a late-night message from the Chancellor on the eve of today’s Budget. The video statement offered an early indication of the Government’s priorities ahead of the full announcement later today, Wednesday 28 October, with

Staffordshire County Council’s new Acting Leader, Councillor Hayley Coles, has pledged to champion residents and businesses and drive forward the county’s plans following her predecessor Martin Murray’s resignation. Cllr Coles, previously the council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture, has taken on the role with immediate effect. The ruling

Michael Burgess, Executive Tax Director at DJH, attempts to separate the fact from the speculation as the country’s attention turns to tomorrow’s Budget. Every Budget season brings the same noise: headlines, leaks, “sources say” briefings, and no shortage of people with strong opinions about what Chancellor John Healey is about

By Staffordshire-based entrepreneur Mo Chaudry If the Chancellor wants Britain growing again, he must stop making life difficult for those who create jobs, generate wealth and keep our economy moving. Ahead of the Budget, the Government should ask whether it encourages enterprise or penalises ambition. Having built businesses from nothing,

Louise Hanson, Director at Newcastle-under-Lyme-based Limelight Marketing Communications, unpacks last week’s big internet scare and provides some timely advice to businesses Last week’s critical security vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, the programming language behind millions of websites worldwide, has served as an important reminder to businesses about the need for ongoing

Martin Murray has announced his decision to step down as leader of Staffordshire County Council. In a statement, Cllr Murray said the decision followed careful consideration and was in the “best interests” of the county. He will also step down as the leader of the council’s Reform UK group. Cllr

Former Stoke-on-Trent North MP Joan Walley – a driving force for decades behind Burslem regeneration –  has called for a more coordinated approach to heritage-led regeneration following last week’s shock demolition of the listed frontage of the town’s former Wade factory. She said investment, stronger expectations of property owners and better

IronMarket Wealth has won Best Cautious Portfolio at the 2026 Citywire Wealth Manager Investment Performance Awards, retaining the title it first secured last year. The Staffordshire firm was shortlisted in four of the five categories, including Best Small Firm, with three of its four risk-adjusted investment strategies also recognised. The

Plans have been drawn up to complete the redevelopment of a Stoke-on-Trent business park, which could create new business space, attract investment and support jobs in the city.